Head of Geography

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Main Areas of Responsibility
To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject area. To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject/curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the aims of the academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal. To teach the relevant subject across the age and ability range. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To effectively manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
Operational and strategic planning (including formulating the subject and faculty improvement plans, and leading the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies) Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery. Staff development (including recruiting, building and managing an effective team of motivated staff) Student outcomes (including ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data) Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model.
What We Are Looking For
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training. Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level. Have experience of initiation and effective management of change. Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups. Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications. Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking. Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement. Have good communication skills in speech and writing. Display excellent organisational skills. Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students. Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.
Benefits
Teacher Development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Flexible Working options. Competitive rewards and benefits package including Harris Allowance (typically £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The Harris Federation values the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve and are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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